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Yahoo
30-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Arizona Cardinals could target former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
The Arizona Cardinals have addressed the inside linebacker position with a pair of free agent signings, adding Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker. But a more experienced option to be the Cardinals' starting Mike linebacker is available, one who general manager Monti Ossenfort has ties to. The New England Patriots released linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley in a salary cap-saving move. Advertisement Bentley played in only two games last season, suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle. The 28-year-old former team captain was a starter for New England since 2020. Before 2024, he had three consecutive seasons of at least 100 total tackles. Bentley was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2018. At that time, Ossenfort was the director of scouting. While Davis-Gaither is expected to be the starter but has not been a full-time starter in his career other than in the case of an injured starter. Bentley, if healthy, would be productive and give the leadership the Cardinals need. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals could target recently released LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals could target former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
Arizona Cardinals could target former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley The Cardinals signed a pair of LBs in free agency but they could target a veteran GM Monti Ossenfort knows well. The Arizona Cardinals have addressed the inside linebacker position with a pair of free agent signings, adding Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker. But a more experienced option to be the Cardinals' starting Mike linebacker is available, one who general manager Monti Ossenfort has ties to. The New England Patriots released linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley in a salary cap-saving move. Bentley played in only two games last season, suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle. The 28-year-old former team captain was a starter for New England since 2020. Before 2024, he had three consecutive seasons of at least 100 total tackles. Bentley was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2018. At that time, Ossenfort was the director of scouting. While Davis-Gaither is expected to be the starter but has not been a full-time starter in his career other than in the case of an injured starter. Bentley, if healthy, would be productive and give the leadership the Cardinals need. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Reuters
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
March 28 - The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing "New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It's Been a Blessing." A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle. Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team. A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue. Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season.
Miami Herald
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing "New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It's Been a Blessing." A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle. Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team. A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue. Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Patriots DT posts cryptic message after Ja'Whaun Bentley release
Ex-Patriots DT posts cryptic message after Ja'Whaun Bentley release New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux posted a cryptic message on social media, following the New England Patriots' reported release of linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley. "It's no loyalty, and it never will be! As a player you always have to do what's best for you!!," Godchaux posted on X. Godchaux spent four seasons with the Patriots before being traded to the New Orleans Saints at the start of the new league year. Bentley, on the other hand, is a three-time team captain who has been with the team since 2018. He was one of the last remaining players from the Tom Brady Super Bowl era in New England. The team's decision to cut bait with him is surprising considering he's only 28 years old and one of the team's best defensive players. He was also recently cleared for the torn pec injury that ended his season early last year. The Patriots handed the personnel reins over to newly-hired head coach Mike Vrabel, and things have been a blur ever since. Multiple new additions have been made through agency, but the team has also made several tough decisions. In the last couple of weeks, they have parted ways with Bentley, David Andrews, Jonathan Jones and Deatrich Wise Jr. Everyone doesn't have to like it, but it's clearly a new era for the Patriots.
